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LingoAce Revolutionizes Math Learning with Major AceMath Upgrade for Global Students

SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LingoAce, a global leader in online education for children offering award-winning programs in Mandarin Chinese, English, math, and music, today announced a significant upgrade to its math program, AceMath. Building on the success of AceMath Advanced, the company introduces two new programs: AceMath Honors and AceMath Competition. Together, these three programs form a robust, multi-tiered system designed to meet the diverse needs of learners at various stages—from foundational math skill-building to academic advancement and competitive excellence—empowering them to thrive in a globalized world. 

Three Specialized Programs Designed for Learner Needs 

“Since the launch of AceMath, our focus has remained on learner growth and feedback,” said Dr. Yuan Zhao, Head of Math Curriculum at LingoAce. “Recognizing a growing demand for more advanced content and structured preparation for math competitions, we’ve expanded AceMath to support a wider range of goals, while staying true to our core mission: helping learners develop not only math proficiency but also logical reasoning and creative problem-solving.” 

The newly upgraded and launched AceMath programs offer a personalized, level-based learning path informed by a refined placement assessment. Each program is designed to meet specific learning goals: 

AceMath Advanced: Build a strong foundation, strengthen problem-solving 

Adapting Singapore Math for North America, this program supports steady academic growth through structured small group lessons (3–6 learners). It cultivates critical thinking and real-world math applications—ideal for learners developing core competencies. 

AceMath Honors: Level up with academic and competition-ready challenges 

Powered by an official partnership with Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), this reimagined program is for students aiming beyond the basics. It introduces advanced concepts, competitive problem-solving skills, and the logical rigor needed for future academic pathways. 

AceMath Competition: Train for excellence, win in math competitions 

Designed for students targeting high-level international math competitions like American Mathematical Competitions (AMC), MathCounts, American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), etc., this program focuses on essential contest topics, advanced strategies, and real exam simulations to help students excel globally. 

To further support learning during the summer, LingoAce is also launching intensive 8-week summer programs across all three levels. These programs offer focused instruction on key concepts and thinking strategies, enabling learners to make significant progress and confidently enter the next school year. 

Empowering Progress, Engineering Success 

“This significant upgrade to AceMath underscores our conviction that math is not just an academic subject but a vital skill for tomorrow’s world,” affirmed Hugh Yao, Founder and CEO of LingoAce. “Building on our financial success with a year of positive cash flow in 2024 and sustained profitability, we are strategically investing in product innovation to deliver even more impactful learning experiences. Through AceMath, we are empowering students to become critical thinkers, effective problem-solvers, and successful contributors in an interconnected world.” 

With this powerful upgrade, LingoAce continues to redefine global math education—offering a complete and adaptive learning journey for every student, at every stage. The company remains dedicated to continuously refining its curriculum, providing enhanced personalization, and guiding learners toward exceptional academic achievements. 

About LingoAce

LingoAce is a global education technology company on a mission to make learning for kids more engaging, effective, and accessible through technology. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Singapore and has global operations throughout the United States, Southeast Asia, Europe, and China. Backed by the world’s top investors including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia), Owl Ventures, Tiger Global, and Shunwei Capital, LingoAce has a roster of more than 5,000 professionally certified teachers and has taught more than 20 million classes to PreK-12 students in more than 100 countries. In 2023, LingoAce was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list and the GSV EdTech 150 list of the world’s most transformative edtech companies for the second year in a row. Learn more about LingoAce: https://www.lingoace.com/ 

smart Debuts Its #3 Keith Haring Art Car Globally, Launches #5 BRABUS and #5 Premium+ AWD in China at Auto Shanghai

  • smart is showcasing its expanded premium vehicle lineup at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Booth 4A03) from today.
  • The smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car makes its global debut, alongside the China launch of the all-new smart #5 BRABUS and smart #5 Premium+ AWD, with prices from RMB 329,900 and RMB 279,900 respectively.
  • smart has officially launched its “open your mind Experiences” global brand campaign supported by the “Power of Firsts” concept, inspiring customers worldwide to discover the boundless possibilities of life through first-time experiences.

SHANGHAI, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — smart is showcasing its expanded premium vehicle lineup at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Booth 4A03), featuring the global debut of the smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car and the China launch of the all-new smart #5 BRABUS and smart #5 Premium+ AWD. At the same time, smart is officially launching its global brand campaign “open your mind Experiences”, built around the emotional concept of the “Power of Firsts” designed to inspire customers worldwide to explore life through first-time experiences with the brand and its products.

smart showcases its expanded portfolio at Auto Shanghai 2025
smart showcases its expanded portfolio at Auto Shanghai 2025

Mr. Tong Xiangbei, Global CEO of smart, said, “Over the past five years, with strong support from our shareholders and loyal global customers, smart has achieved key strategic milestones. As smart enters its second five-year phase, we will continue to focus on enhancing global operations and expanding our customer base to achieve high-quality, sustainable development in 2025.”

Ms. Mandy Zhang, Global CMO of smart, said, “The ‘open your mind’ brand claim lies at the heart of who we are. Today, we’re proud to launch our ‘open your mind Experiences’ brand campaign, built around the emotional concept of the ‘Power of Firsts’. This spirit is also embodied in the three exciting new smart vehicles here today, inviting our customers worldwide to discover the boundless possibilities of life through every first-time experience.” 

Art on the Move: smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car Global Debut

In a global first, the smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car brings bold imagination and artistic expression to the forefront, aligning seamlessly with smart’s “open your mind” ethos, celebrating creativity, inclusivity, and optimism in urban mobility. The exterior of the Art Car showcases Haring’s distinctive motifs, while the cabin features numerous artistic elements that turn the smart #3 into a moving canvas.

The smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car
The smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car

Made to Stand Out: smart #5 BRABUS Celebrates Its China Launch

Priced from RMB 329,900, the smart #5 BRABUS makes its China debut at Auto Shanghai 2025. With a striking design, 21-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z wheels, red brake calipers, and performance-inspired styling, the vehicle radiates a high-performance identity. Inside, the cabin features DINAMICA® seats, an Alcantara steering wheel with illuminated BRABUS lettering, 256-color Ambient Light+, and a Sennheiser Signature Sound System. The electric drive delivers 475 kW, accelerating the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. Its 800-volt platform allows ultra-fast DC charging from 10% to 80% in just 15 minutes, with a 100 kWh battery offering a maximum range of 660 km (CLTC).

smart #5 BRABUS
smart #5 BRABUS

More Premium, All-Terrain Experience: smart #5 Premium+ AWD China Launch

Also launched at Auto Shanghai, the smart #5 Premium+ AWD is engineered for all-terrain performance and priced from RMB 279,900. Air suspension offers 95mm of height adjustability across six settings, with a maximum ground clearance of 231mm. The Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) system ensures real-time ride optimization. Dual motors deliver rapid acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds, with a 45° climbing capability. The intelligent all-wheel-drive system seamlessly switches between two- and four-wheel drive, with Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock off-road modes. Reinforced sealing technology enables water fording up to 500 mm.

In 2025, smart plans to enter more than 10 new markets, with a global footprint now at 37 markets worldwide, and collaborates with partners and customers across the globe to truly open your mind.

 

Lorex Technology Launches Revolutionary 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera, With Privacy Protections Baked In

Featuring motorized 360° pan-tilt monitoring, smart lighting, and an innovative privacy mode, Lorex redefines the simplicity of smart home protection with the launch of 2K Lightbulb Camera in U.S.

MARKHAM, Ontario, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lorex Technology, an industry leading security brand, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: the 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera. As crime rates rise and budgets tighten, homeowners and even tenants are seeking affordable, low-profile solutions for powerful, hassle-free protection. Easy to install and smarter than ever, this smart lightbulb camera offers discreet HD surveillance with an effortless screw-in and wire-free set up so that it’s ready to use in seconds. Additionally, it introduces a thoughtful privacy feature, offering peace of mind without disrupting neighborhood (or landlord) harmony.

Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera
Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera

Seamless Security Meets Smart Illumination for Modern Homes

Lorex’s Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera reimagines traditional security in a moment of increased awareness. As concerns over rising grocery bills grow and homeowners remain vigilant, this camera offers a discreet, dual-purpose design without breaking the bank. Lorex blends a high-resolution security camera with the convenience of a smart lightbulb that works to monitor both day and night.

Positioned beneath the multi-directional LED lightbulb, the 2K camera offers outstanding resolution and color night vision for homeowners to protect and illuminate their property effortlessly. Whether it’s monitoring a living room, driveway or backyard, this dual-purpose device ensures complete coverage with unmatched flexibility.

Full 360° Coverage to Brighten and Secure Every Corner with Precision

At the core of this design is its motorized pan-and-tilt camera that can be controlled to tilt vertically or rotate horizontally up to 360°. This offers users full coverage across a property, thereby eliminating blind spots for homeowners. They can also adjust their field of view in live view for real time monitoring – all from their phone

However, the innovation of this lightbulb camera, which is a first of its kind, is designed with privacy in mind. Should neighbors have concerns, the Privacy Mode feature lets users quickly point the camera inward with a simple command, while continuing to function as a lightbulb.

Easiest installation on the Market, Perfect for Both Landlords and Tenants.

Lorex’s 2K Lightbulb Camera is also designed to meet the needs of modern living, especially for renters who want security without risk of damaging their landlord’s home. It effortlessly fits into any E26/E27 standard light socket — no extra tools or wiring required. The seamless 2-step setup process is designed to take under 5 minutes, delivering optimal efficiency with minimal effort. Secondly, with the versatile and flexible design, users can easily move the device in multiple locations adapting to their ever changing security needs.

“We’re committed to empowering homeowners with versatile yet innovative security solutions,” says Alan Mok, Product Manager at Lorex Technology. “By combining a functional lightbulb with state-of-the-art security features, this device exemplifies our mission to merge functionality, simplicity, and advanced technology to ensure peace of mind.”

Light on Demand

The device’s multi-directional 400 lumen LED lightbulb also adds another layer of customization. The 400 Lumen dimmable lightbulb features a compact and adaptable layout that provides optimal compatibility in diverse lighting structures and integrates advanced smart lighting control using the Lorex app. The device offers six light scheduling modes (Manual, Scheduled, Motion, Camera-activated, Vacation, and Grouping mode), and allows for automated activation at specific times for enhanced security. Users can manually set the light for 24/7 illumination for continuous protection, synchronize multiple lightbulbs to activate simultaneously or schedule at specific times for an energy-efficient solution.

The device also comes equipped with intuitive features that enhance the whole lighting and monitoring experience:

  • 2-Way Talk and Quick Response: Answer instantly with a one touch Quick Response Message or communicate in real-time through the built-in speaker and microphone.
  • Person and Vehicle Detection: Receive instant alerts and be notified when motion is detected by either a person or vehicle for more accurate monitoring.
  • Privacy Mode: Set to Privacy Mode and the camera head swings inward to cover the camera lens and cut off the recording for added privacy when needed.
  • IP65 Weather-Resistant Housing: The camera housing is built to withstand harsh weather conditions with the Weather-Resistant Housing.
  • Flexible Storage Options: Choose from Local Micro SD Storage (sold separately), Lorex Cloud Storage, or connect to a Lorex Fusion NVR for continuous recording.

The 2K Lightbulb Camera, sold individually, is now available for US $69.99 on Lorex.com through the following link: https://www.lorex.com/products/sl300-2k-smart-lightbulb-camera

For a limited time, Lorex is also offering the 2K Lightbulb Camera bundled with a 1-year Cloud Subscription (valued at US $29.99) only for US$5 more at US $74.99.

For more information, visit Lorex Technology

Surfin Meta Digital Technologies completes funding round of USD 26.5 million with Woori Venture Partners, Washington University in St. Louis and Phillip Private Equity, following initial raise with Insignia Ventures Partners

SINGAPORE, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Surfin Meta Digital Technologies, Singapore-headquartered financial technology solutions provider for the underserved, announced the successful completion of its oversubscribed funding round on April 23 2025. Woori Venture Partners, Washington University in St. Louis, and Phillip Private Equity participated in this round, bringing total funding to USD 26.5 million.

This is a remarkable achievement and milestone from the initial investment of USD 12.5 million that was led by Insignia Ventures Partners in October 2024. It is also a reflection of continued investor confidence in Surfin’s business model and its mission to support the unbanked and underbanked in emerging markets.

With this additional capital, Surfin is well-positioned to build on its capabilities to develop more innovative technologies and build a sustainable digital financial ecosystem.

“I have always believed that financial inclusion is critical towards helping less privileged people who face difficulties to access even the simplest of financial services in emerging markets. We are proud to close our funding round with strong interest from well-known institutional investors that also stand testament to Surfin’s outstanding performance and potential to grow into a truly global fintech company. We are very excited to work with Insignia, Woori, Washington University in St. Louis, and Phillips, and believe they will provide us with additional guidance and resources with which to take on this challenge.”

Dr Yanan Wu, CEO and Founder. Surfin Meta Digital Technologies


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“Having partnered with many fintech companies over the years, it has been rare to find a company like Surfin bootstrapped and grown to scale across multiple markets, having to manage the complexities and nuances of each. It has the potential to truly become multi-country and multi-product, a trajectory rooted in the company’s depth of consumer data at scale, which can be harnessed to deliver hyper-local, hyper-personalized financial services. Surfin is at the forefront of a wave of companies driving equitable economic growth through data factories rather than physical ones. We are proud to see that their mission of financial inclusion for emerging markets has continued to attract the support of global investors.”

Mr Yinglan Tan, Founding Managing Partner of Insignia Ventures Partners

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“We are excited to back Dr Wu and his team in its ambition to redefine financial inclusion. Surfin has made remarkable progress in creating an ecosystem of technology-powered financial services across emerging markets such as Indonesia, Philippines, India and Mexico from Singapore. Even more impressive, it has done so bootstrapped before the current institutional round. We are looking forward to supporting Surfin in its next phase of expansion”

Mr Alan Ang, Director of Woori Venture Partners

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“Despite the challenging market environment, we have been impressed by Surfin’s continued commitment toward building a sustainable business model while delivering on its vision to bring financial inclusion for the less privileged in the region. We are proud to be part of this funding round by Surfin to support their continued growth journey to become a global fintech leader.”

Ms. Grace Tang, CEO and Managing Director of Phillip Private Equity, a member company of Phillip Capital Group

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The proceeds will be used to support Surfin’s development into new markets, as well as to expand the company’s research & development initiatives to build a holistic suite of intelligent financial products in these markets.

Haitong International Securities Singapore assisted as a financial advisor in this funding round.

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We are honored to have supported Surfin and Dr. Wu in reaching this important milestone. The success of this round reflects the clarity of Surfin’s mission, the strength of its leadership, and the confidence it has earned from respected investors. Dr. Wu’s vision to advance financial inclusion through technology is both compelling and urgently needed across emerging markets. We look forward to seeing Surfin continue to scale its impact.”

Ms. Deng Luming, Chief Executive Officer of Haitong International Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

L-R: Surfin Board of Directors at the Surfin AI Fintech Forum: 1. Dr Yanan Wu, 2. Bruce McGuire 3. John A. Quelch CBE, 4. Mohamed Nasser Ismail, 5. John Fennell, 6. Michael Spence 7. Yinglan Tan, 8. Felix Davidson, 9. Daju Gu (Board Secretary)
L-R: Surfin Board of Directors at the Surfin AI Fintech Forum: 1. Dr Yanan Wu, 2. Bruce McGuire 3. John A. Quelch CBE, 4. Mohamed Nasser Ismail, 5. John Fennell, 6. Michael Spence 7. Yinglan Tan, 8. Felix Davidson, 9. Daju Gu (Board Secretary)

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About Surfin Meta Digital Technologies

Surfin is a financial technology platform that provides digital financial services for the unbanked and underbanked in emerging markets. The company provides services including consumer lending and credit cards, payments and remittances, wealth management as well as B2B services.

Surfin’s unique differentiation lies in its focus on utilising technology to provide a highly scalable platform across borders, and providing a deep ecosystem of transparent and innovative financial solutions. For more information please visit www.surfin.sg.

About Insignia Ventures Partners

Insignia Ventures Partners is a Southeast Asia early-to-growth stage venture capital firm partnering with unstoppable founders to build great companies. Since 2017, we have invested in emerging technology companies across industries and geographies in the region, including Carro, Ajaib, GoTo (IDX: GOTO), Appier (TSE: 4180), Fazz, Shipper, Tonik, Flip and Super, and many other technology market leaders. We partner early with founders and support them from seed through growth stage as their companies create meaningful impact for millions of people in Southeast Asia and beyond. With our team of investment and operating professionals who bring together decades of experience and proprietary networks, we equip our founders with the tools they need for growth. We manage capital from premier institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, foundations, university endowments and renowned family offices from Asia, Europe and North America.

Learn more on our websiteInsignia Business Review, our podcast On Call with Insignia (new episodes weekly on SpotifyApple Podcasts, and YouTube), and these case studies from HBS and INSEAD.

Check out our public access toolkit for founders and investors looking into region, including term sheet generators, market statistics, cybersecurity scanner, and more. We also provide venture capital education programs for C-levels and senior execs through Insignia Ventures Academy.

Follow us on LinkedInInstagram, and Twitter.

About Woori Venture Partners

Woori Venture Partners is South Korea’s leading venture capital firm with a distinguished track record spanning over 40 years. Established in 1981, Woori Venture Partners has expanded its global presence with investment hubs in Silicon Valley, Shanghai and Singapore. With investments in over 2,000 companies, over 300 of which have successfully gone public, Woori Venture Partners is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering growth opportunities worldwide.

Woori Venture Partners officially opened its Singapore office in 2023, and its presence in Southeast Asia reflects the growing investment opportunities in the region. Woori Venture Partners has cultivated a portfolio of close to 15 investments from Southeast Asia and India across diverse sectors including B2B, consumer, deep-tech, fin-tech and Web3. The Singapore office is also exploring Web3 opportunities globally, with a particular focus on the intersection of financial services and blockchain.

About Washington University in St. Louis

Founded in 1853, Washington University in St. Louis is among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society. WashU is distinctive in its purpose-driven scholarship across a wide range of academic disciplines, its highly supportive residential undergraduate experience and its world-class research enterprise, which addresses scientific, social and economic challenges locally, nationally and globally.

WashU maintains a long-term endowment which is managed by the WashU Investment Management Company.  The endowment is invested globally across all asset classes with the primary purpose to support the university’s mission across generations. 

About PhillipCapital

Since its inception as a stockbroker in 1975, PhillipCapital has grown into an integrated Asian financial house with a global presence and offers a full range of quality and innovative services to retail and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, as well as corporate and institutional customers. PhillipCapital offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services including broking in securities, futures, foreign exchange, bonds, precious metals and commodities, unit trusts, contracts for difference, exchange-traded funds; fund management, managed accounts, insurance planning, regular savings plan, investment research, equity financing and property consultancy. Institutions can also benefit from our corporate finance and advisory services as well as information technology solutions. Today, the company headquartered in Singapore operates in the financial hubs of 15 countries, including offices in Australia, Cambodia, China (and Hong Kong SAR), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UK, UAE, USA and Vietnam, serving over 1 million clients with Assets Under Management of total more than USD 65 billion. Find out more information, please visit www.phillip.com.sg.

About Haitong

–       Haitong International Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Haitong International Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Haitong International Securities Group Limited.

–       Haitong International Securities Group Limited

Haitong International Securities Group Limited (“Haitong International”) is an international financial institution with established presence in Hong Kong and a rapidly expanding network across the globe. It strives to serve as a bridge linking up the Chinese and overseas capital markets.

Haitong International is well positioned to serve corporate, institutional, as well as high-net worth clients worldwide. Its well-established financial services platform provides a full spectrum of financial offerings including private wealth management, corporate finance, asset management and global markets businesses. Haitong International possesses a sound risk management system that is in line with international standards. Haitong International has a global financial servicing network covering the world’s major capital markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, London, Tokyo, Mumbai and Sydney, thereby making it a world-class Chinese financial institution with international competitiveness, systemic importance and brand influence.

Contact:
media@surfin.sg  

Top Traders Engage in Taoshi’s Decentralized Trading Competition To Crowdsource Performant Investing Strategies And Earn a Share of $30M+ Rewards Pool

Leveraging Cutting Edge Blockchain and AI Technology, Top Finance-Experts Compete for Opportunity to Earn Money While Making Sophisticated Investing Opportunities Available To Everyone

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taoshi, a leader in decentralized finance housed on the Bittensor Network, is offering top financial traders the opportunity to participate in an ongoing trading competition to develop high-performing, risk-adjusted investing strategies and join Taoshi’s elite team of traders. Once traders pass the challenge period, they can compete against others for a share in a $30M+* annualized rewards pool, the largest for trading signals in the world. Taoshi seeks to attract the brightest minds in finance to solve real investing challenges by incentivizing and rewarding effective trading strategies.

Taoshi is helping create blockchain’s killer app: compensated, crowdsourced innovation. It is a decentralized financial technology company built on Bittensor, a permissionless decentralized economy that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to create an open, peer-to-peer network for building and sharing commodities.

Taoshi’s Proprietary Trading Network (PTN) Bittensor Subnet 8 aggregates top-tier investing strategies from traders who successfully complete its 60-day challenge period. Taoshi’s internal quant team analyzes these strategies to create a “super strategy” that adapts in real-time to market conditions. Traders who pass the 60-day challenge period immediately become eligible to earn a share of the $30m+ in annualized rewards.

Additionally, individual traders or teams can optionally apply for a contract program with Taoshi, where those who pass the challenge are awarded the equivalent of $100,000 in Taoshi’s Theta token, in addition to their eligibility to compete for the $30m+ in annualized rewards.

In order to pass the 60-day challenge period on PTN, traders must be in the top 75th percentile of traders on the network, have at least 60 days of trading on the network and not drawdown more than 10%. Those who reach this goal then must maintain their status in the network, and then are continually rewarded in real-time every time a new block is generated, roughly every hour, incentivizing them to further improve their trading strategies. In a period of market volatility, investors benefit from collective intelligence that no single firm could match.

“Hedge fund market opportunities and other advanced wealth management strategies have historically only been available to those who are already wealthy. That doesn’t seem right. Our subnet pits top finance-experts in an open and transparent competition to generate high-performing, risk-adjusted trading strategies across forex, crypto and other assets,” said Arrash Yasavolian, founder and CEO of Taoshi. ” These expert traders are being compensated for their ability to help us build the next generation of trading strategies, leveraging AI and blockchain to crowdsource sophisticated financial intelligence, offering everyone access to investing strategies previously only available to the wealthy.”

Taoshi’s “super strategy” will power its soon to be available wealth-building platform. With transparency, accessibility, and performance at its core, Taoshi is democratizing access to sophisticated trading tools that were once reserved for elite hedge funds and institutional investors.

“This is no ordinary trading competition,” added Yasavolian. “Other trading shops create competitions that are nearly impossible to beat. Taoshi’s competition is designed to reward top traders, drive innovation and bring advanced trading strategies to retail and institutional investors.”

Traders interested in applying to the $100k Challenge or trading on PTN can find more information on Taoshi’s website at https://www.taoshi.io/trader.

About Taoshi:

Founded in 2023, Taoshi, Inc. is a leading decentralized AI-based trading firm that democratizes access to advanced trading strategies and wealth-building tools through its decentralized infrastructure, blockchain transparency, and AI-driven ecosystem, which will empower individuals and institutions to invest with clarity and confidence. Taoshi’s network aggregates highly performant investing strategies from finance-expert miners, creating a “super strategy” that adapts in real-time to market conditions. Taoshi’s leadership team includes machine learning influencers, data scientists, and experts in developing advanced trading strategies. Together they bring years of experience to build the world’s first intelligent, decentralized trading platform, benefiting retail and institutional investors.

More information on Taoshi’s website at www.taoshi.io.

*Annualized rewards depend on market factors outside of Taoshi’s control and may fluctuate. This value is an estimate based on current market factors.

Call for Nominations: Seventh Annual .ORG Impact Awards to Recognize Global Changemakers

PIR increases age limit of “Rising Star” category from 25 to under 30

Winners eligible for prize donations up to $50,000 USD out of $180,000 USD total prize awards

RESTON, Va., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the nonprofit stewards of the .ORG domain, today opened the nomination period for its seventh annual .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration that recognizes outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from the global .ORG Community for their positive contributions to society.

Public Interest Registry’s .ORG top-level domain has powered mission-driven organizations around the globe for 40 years. From individuals to large corporations, small community groups to multinational NGOs, .ORGs work to positively impact the communities they serve. Over the past six years, the .ORG Impact Awards have recognized 226 outstanding .ORGs from over 87 countries. Through the Awards, Public Interest Registry has awarded $685,000 USD for transformative work taking place around the world.

“We started the .ORG Impact Awards to honor and spotlight those within the .ORG Community that work tirelessly to create positive change,” said Jon Nevett, CEO of Public Interest Registry. “When you apply to the .ORG Impact Awards, you’re joining a global community of changemakers united in a shared commitment to making the world a better place. If you’re a changemaker committed to mission-driven work or know someone who is, please submit a nomination to join our growing community.”

Applications will be accepted from April 23 to June 4, 2025, and are open to any person or organization with a .ORG domain, free of charge. The entries will be evaluated by a judging panel of leaders in the Internet, nonprofit, and marketing sectors.

Categories for the 2025 awards include:

  • Health and Healing
  • Quality Education for All
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Hunger and Poverty
  • Community Building
  • Rising Star

For the first time ever, PIR has increased the age limit for the “Rising Star” category from 25 to under 30, offering even more young changemakers making a difference in the world the chance to apply.

Organizations may apply for multiple categories of awards if more than one category is a good fit. The top five entries in each category will be named as finalists on August 12, 2025, and will be eligible to be named the 2025 .ORG of the Year.

All 35 finalists will be invited on a sponsored trip to Washington, D.C. with opportunities to meet with nonprofit leaders, culminating in the final award ceremony with a surprise celebrity host on October 7, 2025. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony, honoring their work to make the world a better place. Additional event details will be released in the coming months.

Each category winner will receive $10,000 USD in donation award funds, while the ultimate .ORG of the Year will be honored with a grand prize of $50,000 USD. Finalists across all categories will receive a $2,500 USD donation. These funds offer all recognized organizations the ability to drive their missions forward as they see fit. Receiving a prestigious .ORG Impact Award not only elevates an organization’s profile but also fuels donations, funding, talent acquisition, partnership development, and audience reach.

To nominate an organization or individual for a .ORG Impact Award, visit www.orgimpactawards.org.

In 2024, over 1,700 applicants from over 87 countries submitted applications. The winner of the 2024 .ORG of the Year award was Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, a Philippines-based nonprofit organization which provides access to education for children in remote and poverty-stricken areas by providing boats to reach their schools.

“Education is a universal right, and addressing its accessibility is a shared global responsibility. Humanity will never progress if we look only after our own backyards. Accessible, quality education is key to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. I dedicate this award to thousands of Hope Paddlers, not just in the Philippines, but worldwide,” said Dr. Anton Mari H. Lim, President, CEO and Co-founder of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation of the 2024 win. “With hope, the impossible becomes possible.”

Other 2024 winners include Kiva, a nonprofit working to expand financial access to underserved communities worldwide by offering crowdfunded microloans; The Center for Courageous Kids, a nonprofit providing life-changing overnight camp experiences for children with serious, chronic illnesses; Share Our Spare, a nonprofit organization supporting Chicago-area children by providing essential items such as diapers, clothing, and baby gear to families in need; Kids Operating Room, a Scottish charity that strives for a world where every child has access to safe surgery by building pediatric operating rooms, training local doctors, and improving access to essential medical care in low- and middle-income countries; Solidarités International, a French nonprofit providing emergency aid in disaster and conflict-affected areas, helping communities regain self-sufficiency and sustainable livelihoods; and Clinton Okechukwu from The R.E.T.I.N.A Initiative, a youth-led nonprofit organization which promotes primary eye care and works to combat preventable blindness in underserved African communities, was awarded the win in the “Rising Star” category.

About Public Interest Registry
Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a nonprofit that operates the .ORG top-level domain—one of the world’s largest generic top-level domains with more than 11 million domain names registered worldwide. .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life. PIR has been a champion for a free and open Internet for more than two decades with a clear mission to be an exemplary domain name registry, provide a trusted digital identity and help educate those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. PIR was founded by the Internet Society (internetsociety.org) in 2002 and is based in Reston, Virginia, USA. Visit www.pir.org for more information.

Contact: Shane Tan, shane.tan@berlinrosen.com, (718) 883-0699

 

Siemens Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Open, Efficient, and Interoperable Data Center Solutions and Market-leading Position

Siemens demonstrates its forward-thinking leadership and commitment to innovation by meeting the current and emerging demands of data centers to shape a more sustainable and interconnected future.

SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the data center infrastructure solutions industry and, based on its research, recognizes Siemens with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. The company positions itself as a leader in delivering advanced modular, scalable, and AI-driven solutions that align with key market trends and evolving customer needs. It offers a comprehensive solution suite, empowering data centers to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry while addressing sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational reliability concerns. Siemens stands out in a highly competitive market with low product differentiation; it achieves this by delivering a distinctive combination of sustainability, innovation, and comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Its value proposition is centered around holistic sustainability services, open interoperability, and long-term value driven by innovation. These foundational elements position the technology company as a trusted partner for data center operators seeking cutting-edge critical infrastructure. Siemens’ latest innovations include:

  • Siemens EcoTech label: The sustainability product label provides customers with the necessary transparency on the certified products’ performance across environmentally relevant criteria. This capability enables informed decision making while supporting sustainability goals.
  • blue GIS (SF6-Free): The product facilitates the global market’s ongoing SF6 phase-out by replacing the high global warming potential gas with ‘Clean Air’ and incorporates circularity to minimize environmental impact while offering high reliability and operational safety.
  • Heat reuse solutions: Automated to capture and repurpose excess heat, these systems reduce data centers’ energy consumption and enhance sustainability.
  • Desigo CC: The open, flexible, and scalable building management system for high performing buildings allows for increased comfort, security, operational efficiency, and energy efficacy.
  • Building X: The cloud-based digital building platform offers various services and ready-to-use, AI-based applications, such as Energy Manager, Sustainability Manager, and Lifecycle Twin. Its implementation enhances energy efficiency and provides full transparency while generating higher net operating income.

Siemens leverages its market-leading portfolio to transform critical infrastructure such as data centers, thus delivering significant advancements in sustainability, efficiency, and resilience:

  • SiGREEN enables data centers to track and reduce their product carbon footprints by using real emissions data. This commitment to sustainability is underscored by Siemens’ technologies, which helped customers avoid 190 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2023. Moreover, the company integrates AI and digital twin-enabled capabilities across its portfolio to provide customers with unparalleled performance optimization and sustainability management, facilitating better decision-making, cost savings, and sustainability improvements.
  • In terms of energy efficiency, Siemens’ White Space Cooling Optimization technology stands out, achieving up to 40% energy savings and enhancing power usage effectiveness. These improvements reduce operational costs and support in aligning data centers with industry best practices for energy performance.
  • To ensure resilience and business continuity, Siemens offers robust fire safety solutions, such as the natural extinguishing technology, Sinorix NXN, as well as advanced access control systems from its safety portfolio. These solutions safeguard mission-critical environments, protect against disruptions, and maintain seamless operations.

Gautham Gnanajothi, Global Vice President of Research at Frost & Sullivan, observed: “As a global technology leader across diverse industry verticals, Siemens is renowned for its innovative, sustainable, and forward-thinking services and solutions. Leveraging its expertise and pedigree, the company is bringing the same transformative approach to the data center industry, driving advancements in efficiency, resilience, and sustainability to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market.”

Siemens continues to lead the market by leveraging AI-driven technologies to deliver superior performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability through the entire lifecycle of data center operations. Recognizing sustainability as an ongoing journey rather than a one-time fix, Siemens focuses on realistic, actionable, and highly customized strategies to drive tangible and incremental improvements for its customers. The company’s open, interoperable technology seamlessly integrates with data centers’ existing systems. Specifically, its digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, enables devices and systems from various manufacturers to connect and interact, eliminating vendor lock-ins and simplifying communication across diverse technology stacks. Some of the platform’s key differentiators are:

  • Modular and interoperable portfolio: IoT-enabled hardware and software as well as digital services in a modular approach ensures ease of integration
  • Open ecosystem of collaboration: Built on an open ecosystem, the platform promotes collaboration between solution vendors, technology partners, and developers
  • Scalability and flexibility: Modular offerings can be customized and scaled based on individual needs, making advanced technologies accessible to businesses of all sizes
  • Sustainability focus: IoT, AI, and digital twins technology are used to optimize energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints
  • Cybersecurity: For the secure advancement of digitalization, Siemens ensures comprehensive cybersecurity measures across solutions and the partner ecosystem

As a result of these capabilities, Siemens has established itself as a trusted partner for data centers worldwide. The company’s unique combination of cutting-edge technologies, sustainability-driven solutions, and exceptional service makes it the go-to choice for data center operators seeking to future-proof their operations and stay ahead of environmental regulations.

“Siemens’ strategic financial management, strong financial results and high profitability, and digital transformation success position it ahead of competitors, making it a standout performer in the market. Equipped with a deep understanding of unmet market needs, Siemens offers a diverse portfolio of groundbreaking technologies and differentiated services designed to tackle critical industry challenges, ultimately paving the way for eco-friendly, high-performance, robust, and cost-efficient data centers,” added Gautham. Siemens earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Global Company of the Year Award for its strong overall performance in the data center infrastructure solutions industry.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies, and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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About Siemens
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. 

In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

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ChangAn Automobile Embraces Innovation at Auto Shanghai 2025

SHANGHAI, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A News from iChongqing. ChangAn Automobile, an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, unveiled its Together for a Smarter World theme at Auto Shanghai 2025. At the event, the spotlight was on the Company’s three major strategies, the Mission of Shangri-La for new energy, Dubhe 2.0 Plan for intelligence, and its Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion, marking the beginning of a new chapter in advanced, green automobile technology.

Changan showcased its full lineup of brands at Auto Shanghai 2025. (Photo/Changan Automobile)
Changan showcased its full lineup of brands at Auto Shanghai 2025. (Photo/Changan Automobile)

ChangAn has made major technological strides through its three core strategies. For Mission of Shangri-La, the Company developed the Golden Shield solid-state battery and a full range of new energy products, including the BlueCore 3.0 powertrain and the industry’s first PREV, combining PHEV and REEV technologies. The Dubhe 2.0 Plan has advanced intelligent systems such as the Intelligent TS Drive, Intelligent TY Cockpit, and Intelligent TH Chassis. The Vast Ocean Plan has expanded ChangAn’s global footprint, particularly in Europe.

With years of investment in R&D, the company has built a strong foundation in new energy and intelligent mobility, driving the rollout of next-generation smart vehicles. At Auto Shanghai 2025, ChangAn unveiled three flagship models—CHANG-AN Q07, DEEPAL S09, and AVATR 06—a new generation of smart solutions from its three core brands that highlights the company’s leadership in advancing and popularizing smart mobility. In a global first, the company revealed a future mobility lineup that includes flying cars, humanoid robots, robot dogs, wheeled robots, and smart exoskeletons.

ChangAn also brought over 600 domestic and international media outlets and more than 500 global partners to witness the achievements of its three major brands at the auto show. Through immersive brand pavilion experiences, cutting-edge technology showcases, and a dedicated global media briefing, ChangAn delivered a compelling demonstration of innovation capabilities.

The chairman of Changan Automobile Zhu Huarong introduced the company's global vision at Auto Shanghai 2025. (Photo/Changan Automobile)
The chairman of Changan Automobile Zhu Huarong introduced the company’s global vision at Auto Shanghai 2025. (Photo/Changan Automobile)

“In 2017, ChangAn fully implemented its business venture, advancing three major strategies—the Mission of Shangri-La, Dubhe 2.0 Plan, and Vast Ocean Plan—to resolutely transform into an intelligent, low-carbon mobility technology company. “said Zhu Huarong, Chairman of ChangAn Automobile. Since then, ChangAn has consistently embraced innovation and pursued a high-end, intelligent, and green development path.

As the global industrial landscape evolves at an accelerating pace, ChangAn is committed to exploring new possibilities for future mobility in collaboration with the broader industry. The Company believes the power of science and technology will drive this new era of human mobility.